MINUTES

THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

UXBRIDGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

51 TORONTO STREET S. UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO

COUNCIL PRESENT:

• MAYOR DAVE BARTON
• BRUCE GARROD, REGIONAL COUNCILLOR
• PAM BEACH, COUNCILLOR
• GORDON SHREEVE, COUNCILLOR
• ZED PICKERING, COUNCILLOR
• WILLIE POPP, COUNCILLOR
• TODD SNOOKS, COUNCILLOR

STAFF PRESENT:

• KRISTI HONEY, CAO
• LAURA RUPPRECHT, LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR
• JENNIFER BEER, PERMITS & APPROVALS ANALYST
• COLLEEN BASKIN, UXBRIDGE URBAN PROVINCIAL PARK PROJECT MANAGER
• TOBI LEE, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER
• COURTNEY CLARKE, DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & TRAILS
• MIKE MACDONALD, FIRE CHIEF
• HILARY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF BY-LAW AND ANIMAL CONTROL
• EMILY ELLIOTT, DEPUTY CLERK
• SIERRA MILLER, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
• ROCHELLE SILVA, LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT, CLERK'S DEPARTMENT

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

First Nations Land Acknowledgement

Mayor Barton called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None disclosed.

3.

REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA

There were none.

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

4.1

Regional Councillor Bruce Garrod

Regional Councillor Garrod announced that food donations for 'Feed the Need' can be dropped off at Town Hall until September 27, 2024

Regional Councillor Garrod advised that the Senior's Information Fair will be taking place at the Seniors Centre on October 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Regional Councillor Garrod also advised that Tish MacDonald and 'Honour them Well' has organized a 100th birthday celebration of local veteran Jim Parks taking place on September 28, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge Legion presented by '.

Regional Councillor Garrod advised that Social Service's Survey has launched.  It will be advertised on the Township's digital sign and through social media platforms.

4.2

Councillor Zed Pickering

Councillor Pickering reminded that there will be no Council meeting and Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024 to observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Councillor Pickering announced that the Uxbridge Firefighter Memorial Statue and Garden unveilling is taking place on October 5, 2024 including a parade starting at 1:30 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 2:00 p.m.

4.5

Councillor Gordon Shreeve

Councillor Shreeve advised that the Zephyr Lions is hosting a community road clean up on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Volunteers are asked to meet at the Zephyr Hall 9:45 a.m.

4.3

Councillor Todd Snooks

Councillor Snooks had no announcements.

4.4

Councillor Pam Beach

Councillor Beach reminded everyone to be mindful of farm vehicles on the roads as crops are being harvested.

Councillor Beach spoke to the 'Mayor's Cup' on September 16, 2024 at the Goodwood Go Kart track.

4.6

Councillor Willie Popp

Councillor Popp spoke to the ribbon cutting that he, Mayor Barton and Councillor Pickering attended at Uxbridge Tailoring in the downtown on September 21, 2024.

Councillor Popp advised that the Uxbridge BIA is hosting a 'Ladies Night' in the downtown on October 17, 2024.  More information to come.

4.7

Mayor Dave Barton

Mayor Barton spoke further to the Mayor's Cup which took place at Goodwood Kartways in support of the Cancer Society and the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation.

Mayor Barton also spoke to fundraiser in support of Ryan Fonse who was injured in a farming accident.  Mayor Barton thanked the Ott family for organizing this event.

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Uxbridge Firefighters Long Term Service Awards

Fire Chief Mike MacDonald and Mayor Barton presented the following Uxbridge Firefighters with their Long Term Service Awards:

• Michael Goodyear  5 years
• Mike MacDonald   10 years
• Sean Edwards      15 years
• John Verhoog       20 years
• Ken Maynard        40 years

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

10:05

GORDON LAW, DEON JAMES AND BORDEN BESSETTE, UXBRIDGE PIONEERS HOCKEY CLUB re Request to sell alcohol at the Uxbridge Community Centre and on Pad 1 at the Uxbridge Arena during the Uxbridge Pioneers Hockey Club home games 

Borden Bessette introduced himself as a representative of the Uxbridge Pioneers Hockey Club and explained that the Uxbridge Pioneers are part of the Ontario Super Hockey League (OSHL), a competitive league for skilled players aged 20 and over. Mr. Law advised that their home games are scheduled for most Saturday nights, starting in October.  Mr. Law advised that they are requesting Council's support to sell alcohol at the Uxbridge Arena during their home games.

Mr. Bessette continued by introducing fellow presenter Gordon Law. With assistance of a PowerPoint presentation Mr. Bessette spoke to the 2024-2025 Uxbridge Arena Seating Plan, Function Plan and Promo Plan.  Mr. Bessette advised that the Arena seats 684 but will keep seating to 608 for safety reasons.

• Moved by Councillor Pickering
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of the Uxbridge Pioneer Hockey Club for information;

  AND THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.2

10:20 A.M.

ANTONIO ROMANS, KESWICK TAXI SERVICES re Request for additional taxi owners licence

Antonio Romans introduced himself as the owner of Keswick Taxi and explained that he was present to seek two additional taxi licences to operate in the Township of Uxbridge.  Mr. Romans advised that the Town of Georgina does not have a limit on taxi plates and their fees are much lower.  Mr. Romans explained that he would like to see an amendment to the Township's Taxi By-law to allow for more licences and the elimination for the need to produce a letter from a doctor stating the taxi driver's ability to drive.

• Moved by Councillor Popp
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Antonio Romans, Keswick Taxi for information;

  AND THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.3

10:35 A.M.

MICHAEL KERFORD re Request for approval of temporary lights at the Uxbridge Secondary School field to host evening high school football game on October 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Michael Kerford introduced himself and advised that he was part of a campaign to bring high school football back to the Uxbridge Secondary School.  Mr. Kerford spoke to the formation of the USS Junior Football team and advised that they would like to host their final home game in the evening on October 18, 2024 under lights.  Mr. Kerford advised that tower lights would be brought in the night before the game for testing and the game would have a 6:00 p.m. start and turned off at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Kerford concluded by requesting Council's approval to erect temporary lights at the Uxbridge Secondary School field to host evening high school football game on October 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Pickering
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of Michael Kerford for approval of temporary lights at the Uxbridge Secondary School field to host evening high school football game on October 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;

  AND THAT residents in the area be notified.

  
  
  
  Carried

7.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

7.1

Minutes of the regular meeting of Council of September 10, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 10, 2024. 

  
  
  
  Carried

8.

CORRESPONDENCE

There was none.

9.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

9.1

Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of September 16, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of September 16, 2024 be endorsed. 

  
  
  
  Carried

9.2

Minutes of the Public Planning Committee meeting of September 16, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Beach
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT the minutes of the Public Planning Committee meeting of September 16, 2024 be endorsed.

  
  
  
  Carried

10.

RESOLUTIONS

There were none.

11.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL

There were none.

12.

BY-LAWS

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-079 to 2024-083 and the same be read a first and second time.”

  
  
  
  Carried

12.1

2024-079

Being a by-law to authorize entering into a Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric with respect to lands legally described as Lot 17, Plan 40M-2336, Uxbridge, Region of Durham, S/T Easement in gross until 2026/12/08 as in DR568402 S/T easement in gross over PT 8 on Plan 40R-24690 as in DR607858 municipally known as 55 Anderson Boulevard (Site Plan Approval)

12.2

2024-080

Being a by-law to authorize entering into a Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric with respect to lands legally described as Lot 17, Plan 40M-2336, Uxbridge, Region of Durham, S/T Easement in gross until 2026/12/08 as in DR568402 S/T easement in gross over PT 8 on Plan 40R-24690 as in DR607858 and municipally known as 55 Anderson Boulevard (Zoning - Temporary Use By-law)

12.3

2024-081

Being a by-law to appoint Evan Hampson as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer the Township of Uxbridge

12.4

2024-082

Being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising (COA) covering the use of advertising recycling receptacles within the Township of Uxbridge.

12.5

2024-083

Being a by-law to authorize entering into a one-year lease agreement with DC Hockey Concept with respect to space within the Uxbridge Community Centre (Arena) 

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT By-law No. 2024-079 to 2024-083 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

  
  
  
  Carried

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was none.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

There was none.

16.

IN CAMERA

• Moved by Councillor Pickering
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 10:52 to discuss the following matters:

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality

   

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Pickering
  Seconded by Councillor Snooks

  THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-camera at 11:22 a.m. with no business to report. 

  
  
  
  Carried

16.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality

17.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-084, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of September 23, 2024 and the same be read a first and second time.

  
  
  
  Carried

17.1

2024-084

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on September 23, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Snooks
  Seconded by Councillor Pickering

  THAT By-law No. 2024-084 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

  
  
  
  Carried

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.